Jose Funes behind bars for the holidays for Carnal Knowledge

Jose Funes

Thirty-two year old Jose Funes tonight finds himself behind bars after he was arraigned for the carnal knowledge of a thirteen year old girl. The Mahogany Heights resident appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court to answer to the sexual offense charge. No plea was taken and Funes will be spending the holidays at the Central Prison until he is to report back to court on January fourteenth.  The alleged incident occurred this past Saturday at his home. According to the child’s mother, the child told her that she had been sexually abused. The minor was taken to a doctor who confirmed that she was carnally known.